The Ascension (Otep album)

The Ascension (Otep album)

The Ascension (stylized and titled as the_Ascension on the album cover, Otep Shamaya, and the internet) is the title of the third studio album by Otep. The original release date was set for March 20, 2007 through Capitol Records, however, the album was delayed indefinitely due to the recent Capitol/Virgin Records merger. The band's status with Capitol Records is currently unknown.

The album leaked onto the internet on July 10, 2007. The album also debuted at number 81 on the Billboard 200 with 10,200 copies sold.

"Adrenochrome Dreams begins with 3:32 of silence and doesn't officially start until 3:33. The entire song (6:23) is a poetry/spoken word song which is Otep Shamaya telling the story of a disturbing dream she once had. The track leads to the end of the album. The breakdown is as follows.

Silence - 0:00 - 3:32 | Adrenochrome Dreams - 3:33 - 9:55

Bonus Tracks

"Special Pets" - 3:55

"Necessary Accessories" - 4:11

Bonus tracks available on Japanese version and initial copies only sold in Best Buy stores.

Spoken Word Track

"And I Burn" - 2:13

This spoken word track can be read on the online poetry book (Caught Screaming) published by Otep Shamaya herself and can be heard when buyers buy the album online via iTunes.